Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court

Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project, led by MP John Ruddick, are challenging Australia's under-16s social media ban in the High Court. The legal action argues the policy violates the implied freedom of political communication. The law previously required ten platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, to suspend accounts of users under 16. This world-leading policy now faces its first major legal test as rights advocates claim it robs young people of their right to free communication.